Today while making visits one of the employees engaged in a conversation about her daughter’s high school graduation, her being runner up in a beauty pageant, and the selection she had made for the college she wants to attend in the Fall.  I was able to see pictures of her daughter dressed for the pageant and I have to admit she looked adorable.

As I left our encounter I was reminded that as employees we are a “community” dedicated to the common cause of providing health care in the best fashion possible.  Another part of being in community with each other is listening when staff members have life experiences they want to celebrate.  After looking at the photos and engaging in the conversation I felt more connected to this employee than I had for awhile.  Then it hit me, we had not seen each other with an opportunity to talk with each other for about a month.  Our conversation was more than talk, it was a reunion and renewing of our common bond.  These opportunities to bond generally happen on a spontaneous basis rather than in a planned way as appointments are normally scheduled.  I am thankful for these times to strengthen bond and share joys.  What a blessing we have when we share!